About us
New York
The Goethe-Institut, Germany’s cultural institute, operates worldwide, promoting knowledge of the German language abroad and fostering international cultural collaborations. Our program of public events offers an opportunity to engage with themes and questions relevant to contemporary German culture and society. We have been operating in New York since 1969 and are a hub of ideas, support, education and exchange.
Faced with the challenges of globalization, we aim to strengthen intercultural dialogue and a global civil society. There are currently 151 Goethe-Institut branches operating in 98 countries around the world. Combining our cross-cultural expertise with the experiences of our local partners, we support and collaborate with cultural institutions and artists, universities and schools, local authorities and businesses with an interest in Germany and its language and culture.
